Free Family-Friendly Event to Feature an Open-Air Christmas Market, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Boat Parade of Lights, Live Performances and More
Plant Riverside District – Savannah, Ga.’s most exciting destination for dining, shopping and live entertainment – is pleased to announce the second annual Savannah Christmas Market, which will spread good tidings and holiday cheer from Friday, November 26, 2021 through Monday, January 3, 2022. All events, which are free and open to the public, will take place at The Kessler Collection’s Plant Riverside District, located on Savannah’s historic riverfront at 400 W. River St.
Following a highly successful launch in 2020, the Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District will offer a wide range of open-air, holiday-themed events as well as a European-style outdoor holiday market, live performances, tree lighting ceremony, children’s activities, photos with Santa and much more. The Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District blends European and Southern holiday traditions into a festive, month-long, family-friendly celebration that appeals to area residents as well as visitors from across the country.
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District highlights include the following:
Savannah Christmas Market
- Nov. 26-Jan. 3 | Plant Riverside District riverfront area
- Christmas market with vendor displays showcasing a unique selection of holiday gifts and specialty food and beverages.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. | Plant Riverside Amphitheatre
- Featuring performances by the First Baptist Church Choir, Roger Moss reading “The Night Before Christmas,” followed by the arrival of Santa Claus, live music, a performance by Cirque Divina and a holiday fountain show.
Savannah Harbor Boat Parade of Lights with Holiday After-Party
- Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Riverwalk, VIP viewing at Electric Moon
- Open seating at MLK Park, with viewing on the Riverwalk of the boat parade followed by a live performance by The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra and a holiday fountain show. VIP viewing for ages 21+ at Electric Moon for $20 per person, which includes a holiday gift bag and access to an exclusive after-party at Electric Moon with a live DJ.
Kid’s Corner
- Nov. 26 noon-3 p.m. & Nov. 27 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Plant Riverside Montgomery Park
- Children’s activities including letters to Santa, ornament decorating, holiday card making, cookie/gingerbread decorating and miniature Christmas tree and felt garland crafts.
Photos with Santa
- Nov. 27 – Dec. 24 | Plant Riverside Montgomery Park
- Available daily from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Charitable Donations
- Nov. 26-27
- $1 from the sale of all beverages will be donated to New Ebenezer Retreat Center and the Treutlen House, A Safe Place for Boys in Effingham County, Ga.
Fabulous Equinox Orchestra’s Miracle on Swing Street: A Holiday Soiree
- Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. | District Live
- Deck the halls with a special holiday-themed evening featuring the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra. This one-night-only holiday show will feature old and new seasonal favorites performed live. Tickets are $40 and are available for purchase on Ticketmaster.com or at the door.